In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

We often see our friends as people who are there to give us advice and support. However, there is another purpose of friendship that is even more profound and healing. 

I want to discuss the art of being a Sunday driver. When I was young, going for a Sunday drive was a treat. Now it is looked upon with disdain. 

How does manifesting fit with faith and surrender? In this episode, I explore the relationship between manifesting and divine will, and why true co-creation means showing up fully while also letting go of attachment to the outcome. I'll share how manifesting is not about control, but about participating in a partnership—one rooted in trust, effort, and surrender.

Have you ever pushed yourself onto a path that didn't feel quite right? In this episode, I explore the importance of trusting life's timing—of learning to wait for the train that's truly yours. I'll share how chasing the wrong opportunities can pull us out of alignment, and why contentment in the present moment allows clarity to emerge.

How can choosing less lead to more peace, joy, and fulfillment? In this episode, I reflect on the surprising freedom that comes with simplicity—why letting go of what we don't need can open space for what truly matters. Through stories and insights, we'll explore how a quieter life can be a deeper one. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com —it's a wonderful place to...

Are you afraid of making mistakes, or do you see failure as part of the process? In this episode, I explore why embracing an innovative mindset—one that values experimentation and learning—can transform the way we approach challenges. I'll share why trying new things, even if they don't work, is key to growth and success.

When we want something to show up in our life one of our biggest obstacles is fear. We must learn how to manage this fear otherwise, we end up blocking what we want. 

Sometimes, knowing that someone else has a different spiritual or religious belief can feel threatening. We may want to prove that our way is right. 

The highest-grossing TV series ever right now is called Squid Game. The fact that this TV show even exists is an insight into the world we are living in. 

A story from New Zealand has gone worldwide this week. It involves a Wizard and can teach us an important lesson right now. 

As I get ready to teach my course next week, I have taken some time to ask myself some questions. Where is it that I am not living the life I dream of living?

In today's podcast, I answer a question about dealing with other people's bad moods. Sometimes it can be too easy to get caught up in them. 

In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my students about chanting? Does it have a place in meditation? And if so, how?

Is it ok to want more? In today's podcast I answer a question from one of my students about wanting more for herself and her kids. 

How do we support others without trying to control their path? In this episode, I explore what it means to love someone unconditionally while giving them the freedom to grow. We'll talk about how trust, presence, and letting go can create the safety that nurtures real strength—and why sometimes the most loving thing we can do is simply let someone be.

How do you create an environment where people feel loved, seen, and uplifted? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of humility, contentment, and inspiration—not to impress others, but to help them feel safe and valued. I'll share how choosing presence over performance can strengthen connection and create space for others to be their true selves.

How do we create deeper connection in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of encouragement, presence, and deep listening—and how these simple acts can transform the way we relate to others. I'll share how uplifting the people around us and truly hearing them can build a sense of love, safety, and ease in our relationships. Let's talk about w...

How do you handle opinions that challenge or even offend you? In this episode, I explore why accepting that people see the world differently can lead to deeper understanding, better conversations, and less frustration. I'll share why shaming or attacking others for their views rarely leads to change and how curiosity and compassion can open the door to real connection.

As we look a little more into how we can create a loving environment that people will enjoy being in, I give you three more ways to consider. 

In this contemplation on creating an environment of love, I discuss three new elements that are important to remember. 

One of my students asked me how to be more likeable. I found this an interesting question, and I've got to teach about it in the coming days. How can we create a loving environment for others?

There is a question we struggle to ask ourselves. It's not comfortable. However, if we dare to ask it, we can transform our lives. 

What happens when we rely on others to meet our emotional needs? In this episode, I explore the difference between healthy interdependence and emotional dependence—and how we can start meeting our own needs through self-love, generosity, and presence. I'll share how shifting from waiting to receiving changes everything.

Today I answer a question from one of my students about toxic positivity. I explain what it is and how we can avoid our positivity becoming toxic. 

I met some kids a few days ago who challenged me in a conversation. It reminded me about how important it is to dig deep.